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Do you love the antique look of worn furnishing but you just don’t have it in your budget right now to redecorate your home? Shabby chic décor can give you the look and atmosphere you’re looking for without having to go out and spend a bundle of money on pricey antiques. This style creates a cozy, relaxed, and romantic feel. With shabby chic, you can almost picture those soft, warm breezes floating across the room.
Soft and Sensuous
Many people, especially women, love the shabby chic style, with its feminine look of light and white-washed décor. Furniture should look a little worn around the edges, whereas you want window treatments to be in muted pastels or other colors that will blend softly with the rest of the room.
Fabrics should be nubby, satiny, or anything in between. You can even use ultra-smooth satins and nubby textures together, creating a more interesting look.
In shabby chic décor, it’s better to have accessories that look older. This is a style that is meant to look relaxed and comfortable-and a bit old-fashioned. Don’t worry if you currently have furnishing that are more modern; you won’t have to go out and buy all new. For instance, you can transform your coffee and end tables by sanding off the finish, painting them an antique white color, and then lightly sanding those edges and other areas on the tables that would naturally wear. Thus, without spending hundreds of dollars on new tables, you will have achieved the shabby chic look.
Elegance on a Budget
A shabby chic décor is the perfect choice for those working within a budget who want to create a relaxed elegant look. It’s not unusual to find the perfect shabby chic accent or accessory like a solid oak coffee table at a flea market. The old saying goes that “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” and this couldn’t be any truer than with shabby chic decorating.
In a shabby chic style, slip covers are almost a necessity. Use an antique white slip cover for your sofa and then add mismatched throw pillows. Try to find ones that are similar in color but have different textures and patterns. For instance, as long as the colors are complementary, a satiny floral and a nubby plaid can make a stunning combination.
The Finishing Touches
Once you’ve figured out the furnishings, then it’s time to accessorize. In a shabby chic décor, this ends up being super easy as well. For instance, flowers and greenery are staples in shabby chic décor. Buy a few fresh flowers at the market. Or if you have some in your garden, you can pick your own. Then find an old-looking vase for your oak dining table to throw them in. But don’t try to arrange them perfectly, as you want them to look a little thrown together. After all, the beauty of shabby chic is an elegant and relaxed look that’s not too perfect.
You can also get creative with the lighting. Perfect lighting options for this décor include antique-looking chandeliers and candle holders. Find lamp shade decorated with glass or crystal beads to add to the antique look. Another great fit is lamp shades that are painted. Anything that looks as if it came from another era will fit perfectly with this look.
If you’re looking for a unique style that won’t break your budget, shabby chic is it. This is a style that combines elements of light, openness, airiness, relaxation, romance, elegance, and the feminine all in one! With shabby chic, you can give your home an original look that you can enjoy with total ease and comfort for years to come.